I was born and bred on Jersey. My father was part of the police diving team and did a lot of wreck diving, so he inspired me to start diving. I wanted a spear gun as a child but wasn’t allowed, so I ...

Scallop fisheries are back in business after a federal agency allows fishing to resume in the Gulf of Maine following a temporary shut down earlier this month. Previously, the National Oceanic and ...

GULF OF MAINE (WMTW) - The scallop fishery for the Northern Gulf of Maine reopened Monday morning after being closed since April 11, according to our media partners WMTW. Federal regulators have set a ...

One of Nova Scotia’s most lucrative seafood species is being attacked by natural predators on one of the most famous fishing grounds. What remains to be seen is whether it’s a short-term occurrence or ...

Since the Local Catch Network was co-founded in 2011 by Joshua Stoll, UMaine associate professor of marine policy, it has helped more than 70 community-based seafood businesses like Downeast Dayboat ...

NEW BEDFORD — Fifteen local scallop fishermen will compete Thursday night, Aug. 14, for the title of New Bedford’s top shucker. The 2025 Scallopalooza champ will receive a trophy, but being known as ...

PORTLAND (NEWS CENTER Maine) -- The Jacob & Joshua fishing boat is dockside at daybreak and the crew requires a couple different forms of fuel: gas and coffee. The sky is a mix of purple, pink, and ...

Florida's bay scallop season has opened with varying dates depending on the county. Safety precautions, including float plans and diver-down flags, are crucial for scallop harvesting. Sustainable ...